Group Litigation: Claimant | UK

Hausfeld is noted for its focus on claimant representation, particularly in cases concerning competition law and the banking sector. Its team of highly experienced litigators is known for representing large groups of claimants in collective actions, with particular strength in handling substantial opt-out claims.

Leigh Day has a longstanding reputation as one of the leading claimant firms in the UK market, with notable experience handling group litigation. The firm represents claimants across a wide variety of high-profile cases, with particularly strong expertise in environmental and product liability claims.

Pogust Goodhead is a specialist group litigation firm handling major claims in the UK as well as globally. The team is regularly appointed on group actions relating to environmental damage and injury caused by faulty medical devices, along with claims regarding vehicle emissions, data breaches and employment rights.

Milberg acted for Alex Neill as a class representative for almost 9 million UK consumers in opt-out collective proceedings against Sony. The claim accused Sony of abusing its dominant position by imposing unfair terms and conditions on PlayStation game developers and publishers, therefore increasing the prices for consumers unfairly.

Stewarts acted for 177 investors in HSBC's 'Eclipse' investment scheme, which encouraged HNW individuals to participate in the marketing and distribution of Disney franchise films with government-approved tax breaks and shares in proceeds. The claims allege conspiracy against HSBC, after it was discovered by HMRC that the scheme did not qualify for the tax breaks and was therefore far riskier an investment than was advertised.

Edwin Coe is a well-established firm in the group action space acting on the claimant side. The team has expertise handling cases covering a variety of topics including competition, financial services, fraud and public law.

Boutique disputes firm Harcus Parker regularly advises on group litigation, with experience assisting companies, investors and individuals in pursuing claims. The firm has extensive expertise in matters concerning the finance sector but can also advise on consumer-focused actions.

Hugh James is known for its expertise in product liability, personal injury and environmental litigation. It has notable experience handling group claims related to these areas, including collective actions concerning faulty medical devices and industrial disease.

Irwin Mitchell represented 49 current and ex-military personnel in negligence claims against the Ministry of Defence. The claims allege the antimalarial drug Lariam caused severe psychiatric symptoms in patients, with career-ending effects for some.

The group actions team at Penningtons Manches Cooper frequently represents clients in high-value litigation. It has expertise in insurance matters in addition to professional negligence claims, particularly against lawyers and architects.